Senior Data Analyst

Betfair is a disruptor bringing innovation and competition to the Australian sports betting industry while operating responsibly and following regulations to protect the community. We ourselves are an inclusive community that embraces diversity of thought by treating each other with respect. Our supportive environment is encouraging our employees to be bold, be themselves and to shine. We know it is the power of diversity and inclusion that enables Betfair's competitive edge in building innovative technology. Join us and let’s shape the future together!About the roleWe are on the lookout for a highly passionate and analytical Senior Data Analyst to join our Analytics & Insights team and be a key member of the data user community at Betfair. You will be responsible for providing value-add insights and timely reporting to the wider business, whilst assisting the Insights Manager in the mentoring and support of other analysts. We can guarantee you that this role will provide you with loads of personal growth opportunities, an incredible workplace culture and the opportunity to get stuck into amazing projects.Some tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Using data and analytics to build reports and develop insights to solve business problems
• Applying advanced SQL coding to extract data from the Snowflake database
• Using Shiny or Markdown in R to develop and publish reports to the Posit server, to meet stakeholders’ needs
• Teaching and passing on knowledge to junior or aspiring analysts
• Analysing information using statistical/data analysis techniques to provide key insights
• Assessing business performance and sharing findings with leaders to drive improvement

RequirementsWhat you will bring:

• A person who has a passion for delving deep into datasets to answer difficult questions

• Advanced level of SQL programming

• Experience with data wrangling languages – R or Python

• Able to take initiative, be proactive and willingness to learn

• Ability to work as a member of a team and exhibit excellent consulting and internal customer service skills

• High level of numeracy

• Someone who enjoys collaborating with others and achieving common goals

• You contribute to making Betfair the ‘Best place to work’

The below is great, but not critical:

• Experience reporting/building using Shiny/Markdown

• Experience deploying/managing reports on RStudio (Posit) Connect

• A passion for sports and/or racing

BenefitsHow we will support you:

• Range of flexible working options

• Paid leave entitlements that support you outside of work such as 15 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, cultural leave swap, volunteer leave, study leave etc.

• A genuine focus on personal and professional development - including a combination of incredible internal Leadership Development Programs, peer to peer learning and self-chosen learning opportunities.

• Up to $2000 per year for you to choose how you spend through our much loved BestYou program.

• Supportive wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Program.

• A dedicated internal events team focused on bringing a mix of educational, social, celebratory, and philanthropic activities,

• A generous bonus scheme – if we win, you win!

We encourage people of all walks of life, abilities, and backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if we can support you with any accessibility accommodations throughout the application process.We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to learn more of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please visit .Studies show that women are likely to only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job ad. Even if you don’t hit 100%, click apply! You never know where it may lead to.Application processInterested in applying? Please click Apply now and submit an up to date Cover Letter and Resume.We are committed to responding to all candidates within four weeks of application. If you are successful, we will invite you to an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview. References are great, but not critical. You will need to have eligible working rights for Australia.